VATICAN CITY -- A devotion to and meditation on the five wounds of Christ "may sound a bit medieval," but anyone who recognizes he or she is wounded will find mercy and healing in the passion of Christ, Pope Francis said.More ...Monday, February 12, 2018

VATICAN CITY – Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said.More ...Wednesday, February 7, 2018

VATICAN CITY – Lift up your eyes from your smartphones and see your brothers and sisters, those who share your journey of faith and those who are longing for the Word of life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.More ...Monday, February 5, 2018

VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church must dedicate itself to properly forming and safeguarding the conscience of its faithful, especially young people so they can see God's plan for the sacrament of marriage as a great joy for the church and all of humanity, Pope Francis said.More ...Monday, January 29, 2018

VATICAN CITY – Courage in preaching the truth, clarity in giving a good example and motherly care in teaching the faith are essential components in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis said.More ...Friday, January 26, 2018

VATICAN CITY -- People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.More ...Thursday, January 25, 2018

VATICAN CITY – All people have a right to freely profess their own religious beliefs without fear of duress, Pope Francis said, calling on the world community to do more to protect the Yezidi minority.More ...Wednesday, January 24, 2018

VATICAN CITY – Being afraid and concerned about the impact of migration is not a sin, Pope Francis said, but it is a sin to let those fears lead to a refusal to help people in need.More ...Monday, January 15, 2018

VATICAN CITY -- The silence that precedes the opening prayer at Mass is an opportunity for Christians to commend to God the fate of the church and the world, Pope Francis said.More ...Wednesday, January 10, 2018

VATICAN CITY -- Just as the influence of the Holy Spirit is recognized when one does an act of charity, Christians also must recognize the presence of the devil when bullying occurs, Pope Francis said.More ...Monday, January 8, 2018

VATICAN CITY -- A lifestyle that is environmentally ethical cannot be "schizophrenic" -- for example, by showing more care for animals and forests, than for the plight of people, Pope Francis said.More ...Friday, January 5, 2018